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    Mike, those leaves look fantastic! Gary
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    Riem, if you are using calfskin for the loops then stretching may be a concern. I use 4-5 oz veg tan and they don’t stretch much if at all. I agree with Dikman that shells need to be slightly loose for cowboy shooting. Mine are all used just to hold extra shells while trap, skeet or sporting clays shooting and I am never in a hurry to reload! Gary
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    I have never seen the need to put a strip under the loops to stop the shells. I make them a snug fit and they hold the shells securely even after several years of use. Might save you another step! Gary
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    I also use the chocolate dye and have never had a problem. You must have a bad bottle. Maybe write to Fiebings and explain the problem - they may offer a replacement. Gary
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    Good tutorial - thanks Mike! Gary
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    Great looking bag and I love the lining! Only critique is that I think the front straps would look better if they were rounded instead of squared at the tips, but that’s just my opinion. Nice job! Gary
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    Welcome David, Those are nice looking sheaths and good to hear about how you got started in leatherworking. Look forward to seeing more of your projects. Gary
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    I bought a cheap sponge at the dollar store. Cut it into smaller pieces (@2 x 2”) and it works just fine. Gary
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    I think it will be a neater solution. Bob says I probably will not have to cut out the slot in the table. I’ll post results after I get it installed. Gary
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    Bought a box speed reducer today from Cowboy Bob - $190. Box mounts under table and motor mounts under the box. Should slow down my machine so I can better control it!
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    I saw a box type speed reducer sold on eBay for $210
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    I have bought lining leather from SLC only when it is on sale. I also buy from Wickett & Craig when I need thicker vegtan. You have to check what’s on sale at the various suppliers. Gary
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    I have placed two orders for leather from SLC and have been very happy with quality, price and service! They have good deals on lining leathers. Gary
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    Wow! Those are beautiful boots! Gary
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    Nice job Gus! What does the back look like? Also, what type leather, thread and finish did you use? Gary
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    I have never tried NFO before dyeing - but I have read on this forum about mixing NFO and dye to color leather. I suggest experimenting on some scrap leather and see what works for your purposes! Gary
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    That dye dried out the leather and thus the curling. I would treat the pieces with a good coat of NFO and flatten them out with a weight overnight. Probably not much you can do about the shrinkage because pieces of leather may shrink at a different rate. Gary
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    I’m no expert on alligator, but I made a cigar case using embossed vegtan- was bumpy like alligator. I put the edges in a vise and flattened them so I could punch holes more easily, then I hand stitched them. Turned out ok, maybe real alligator will work the same? Gary
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    Sorry - I thought you wanted to make one. Look on Amazon for leather conditioner/waterproofer - there are several that many folks in this forum use. Gary
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    I like the gun and the holster! Only comment is, I think it would look better if the flap followed the outline of the holster - to me it looks out of proportion to the actual holster, but this is my personal opinion! What type leather, stitching did you use? Gary
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    Looks very good - look forward to seeing the completed project! Gary
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    I would use bridle or latigo and if you want to reinforce it you can glue a piece of web strapping between layers and sew them up. If it’s a small dog I wouldn’t worry that much about stretching. Gary
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    Thanks Gregg - I really enjoyed watching the video. I have always wanted to learn to be a machinist, but I think I am running out of time - too old and too many hobbies already! Gary
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    Nice job Wheelgun! What type leather did you use? Gary
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    Another great looking project Mike! I really like the border stamp - what kind is it and where did you get it? Gary
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